Posting Detail Information

Working TitleInstructor (part-time) - Open Pool

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Posting Number202400307F

Proposed Annual Salary Range$55,000 - $62,000 (prorated for part-time)

Employee Benefits

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Position TypeFaculty

Work Hours/Week

Description of Work Unit

Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

The Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology Department expands the frontiers of knowledge through our broad-based expertise in applied ecology, quantitative methods, and human dimensions in the conservation and management of fish and wildlife. We teach students to think critically about environmental issues, and become ecologically literate citizens with the training to be successful in graduate school and in careers with natural resources agencies, firms, and non-government organizations. Our outreach efforts contribute significantly to life-long learning by assisting individuals and agencies to solve complex environmental problems and to be good stewards of our nation’s natural resources.

Tenure/Tenure Track?

% Research

% Teaching

% Service

% Administration

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on10/01/2025

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Position End Date

Position Summary

These positions will vary depending on our teaching needs in any one semester. They may teach online courses for our professional Masters in FWCB , online classes for the CALAP Certificate program, or undergraduate RI classes covering teaching needs. They will be responsible for developing and imparting the class, proctoring and grading assignments and tests, and submitting final grades. The positions will be for temporary part-time Instructor, Master Instructor, or Senior Instructor. Title will be decided based on experience.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Required Job Qualifications

• PhD student or Ph.D. in ecology or wildlife or conservation biology or a closely related discipline; or M.S. and 10+ years of professional experience that provides the background to teach a particular course.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Experience teaching in fish, wildlife, and conservation biology courses or closely related disciplines.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit a cover letter outlining your specific area(s) of expertise, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

The pool is valid through 10/01/2025. Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Search ContactGail Dethloff - gail.dethloff@colostate.edu

Essential Duties

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a PhD student or Ph.D. in ecology or wildlife or conservation biology or a closely related discipline, or M.S. and 10+ years of professional experience that provides the background to teach a particular course?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Optional Documents